Since its creation in 1946, the resort has become an exceptional destination. An exceptional playground: ?Les 3 Vallées? (the 3 Valleys), the biggest ski area in the world with 600 kilometres of slopes connected by 173 ski lifts:

? Exceptional snow cover, thanks to the altitude* and the 2100 snow machines. Exceptional Courchevel Valley, where everything is here to make skiing the most enjoyable of sports.
? 150 km of ideally oriented, perfectly maintained slopes on the doorstep of most of the accommodations...
? Courchevel is also ideal for beginners of all ages and families thanks to the easy slopes located at the bottom of the resort. Thanks to the biggest French Ski School (ESF) in Europe**, the resort offers ?the best teaching there is,? explains Christophe Normand, Manager of ESF Courchevel 1850. ?To achieve a flawless level of service, we don?t hesitate to make our instructors sit language tests and give them special training in customer relations?.
? Alpine skiiing may be the priority at Courchevel, but you can also rediscover the snow with your cross-country skis (65 km of slopes), snowshoes (17 km of maintained paths), luge (2 km run), snow driving (23 km circuit)

FINE DINING
The 6 starred Chefs of Courchevel run the top restaurants in Courchevel, in a few of the most prestigious properties:
? Yannich Alléno . 43yo . Le 1947, 2-star Michelin, Hotel LE CHEVAL BLANC
? Pierre Gagnaire . 61 yo . Pierre Gagnaire for Les Airelles, 2-star Michelin, Hotel LES AIRELLES
? Michel Rochedy . 74 yo . Le Chabichou, 2-star Michelin, Hotel LE CHABICHOU
? Jean-André Charial . 66 yo . Le Strato, 1-star Michelin, Hotel LE STRATO
? Nicolas Sale . 36 yo . La Table du Kilimanjaro, 1-star Michelin, Hotel LE KILIMANJARO
? Francois Moureaux . 37 yo . L´Azimut, 1-star Michelin

EVENTS
Home to the upcoming most celebrated snow events worldwide:
? BMW Polo Masters (at an altitude of 2007 meters), at the site of the altiport with a stunning panoramic view.
? Women´s World Cup Giant Slalom 2012-13 season
? Alpine Ski World Cup 2012-13 season

AFTER-SKI ACTIVITIES
From top-class shopping, to best after-ski Spas, to vibrant nightlife with style:
? Along the big names in haute couture (Fendi, Gucci, Givenchy, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Valentino...) you will find outlets selling all the great skiiing and mountaineering labels (Head, Lacroix, Rossignol, Volant, Dynastar...). More galleries and shops for contemporary art, jewellery and interior design lovers.
? After all the effort, relax in comfort. With 39 hotel spas offering the finest brands, including 27 accessible to non-residents, Courchevel is unequalled when it comes to relaxation.
? A top nightlife destination, Courchevel is known as one of the favourite destinations of the world´s jetsetters. Models, actors, sportspeople and other showbiz celebrities come to enjoy a range of entertainment.